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Trusts and Estates

Our goal is simple: to facilitate an efficient transition of wealth and assets as per our client’s wishes, whether within families, between generations or to charitable organizations. Count on us for not only our legal knowledge and experience to tailor a plan to your needs, but also our personal approach and commitment to professional service.
Our trusts and estates practice includes:

Will and Trust Preparation Trust Funding Formation of irrevocable insurance, qualified domestic, charitable remainder, and special needs trusts Administration and settlement of estates Trust Administration, Modification and Termination Advice on Probate Avoidance Income, Estate and Gift Tax Planning Lifetime gifting of assets to individuals and charity	Intergenerational Wealth Management Asset Protection Family Business Succession Planning Trusts designed for minors, education, spend thrift protection, substance abuse or other unique circumstances Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives Proper Asset Titling and Beneficiary Designations Pre and Post Marital Agreements Preparation of Estate and Gift Tax Returns

Erin MacDonald to speak at Oregon State Bar Estate Planning Seminar

Erin MacDonald, a partner in Karnopp Petersen’s Trust and Estates Practice, will speak in Portland on November 15th on the topic of estate tax portability, which became a permanent part of the tax code in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The all-day seminar presented by the Oregon State Bar, “Basic Estate Planning for Oregon read more>>

An Introduction to Individual Charitable Deductions

A podcast about what you need to know regarding income tax charitable deductions for individuals following the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act from an estate planning expert: Listen here: